North-East governors have raised ₦10.8 billion for a proposed regional air shuttle, with remaining funds expected before October ends as the six states seek to improve connectivity.
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Soyinka, Others Celebrate as Asagba of Asaba Confers Olinzele Chieftaincy Title on Newton Jibunoh!
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and other dignitaries joined the Asagba of Asaba as Chief Newton Jibunoh received the Olinzele chieftaincy title in Delta State.
Tennessee Prison Chief Frank Strada Resigns After Failed Christa Pike Execution!
Tennessee prison chief Frank Strada is resigning after Christa Pike’s failed execution, as Governor Bill Lee orders an independent review and pauses executions.
Benue Boat Tragedy: 11 Mourners Dead After Vessel Carrying 43 Capsizes on River Benue!
Eleven people died after a boat carrying 43 mourners capsized on the River Benue in Makurdi, prompting investigations and renewed waterway safety warnings.
New York Governor Vows to Close Intoxication Loophole After Cornell Sexual Assault Case!
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to close an intoxication-related legal gap after renewed scrutiny of a 2024 alleged sexual assault case at Cornell University.
North Korea Says Intermediate-Range Strategic Missile Test Used AI Technology!
North Korea says an October 3 intermediate-range strategic missile test used artificial intelligence to enable low-altitude trajectory changes as regional tensions rise.
Paul Scholes Says He Wants His Medal Amid Manchester City Premier League Title Dispute!
Paul Scholes has addressed the debate over Manchester City’s Premier League titles, saying he wants his medal while rejecting the idea of automatically claiming retrospective honours.
Okpebholo Threatens Arrest of Contractor Over Abandoned Benin-Abraka Road Project!
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has threatened to arrest a contractor over an allegedly abandoned section of the Benin-Abraka Road as the state moves to re-award the project.
IGP Disu Deploys DIG Nadada to Imo as Police Intensify Search for Abducted NYSC Prospective Corps Members!
IGP Olatunji Disu has deployed DIG Shehu Nadada to Imo State to coordinate the search for abducted prospective NYSC members and other passengers after an attack on the Owerri-Onitsha Road.
IGP Disu: Police Figures Show Expanded Operations as Reform Agenda Faces Wider Security Test!
IGP Olatunji Disu’s early tenure has featured major police operations, arrests, victim rescues, tactical reforms, disciplinary action and renewed focus on community policing in Nigeria.
Ebonyi Widow Ostracised, Barred From Community Water and Market as Traditional Ruler Dissolves Women’s Group!
An Ebonyi widow, Njideka Ngwuta, alleges she was ostracised and barred from community water sources and markets after a dispute with a women’s group, prompting intervention by the Nsokkara traditional ruler.
MFM and First Bank Set for 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Final!
MFM and First Bank will meet in the 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League final after narrow semi-final victories in Lagos, with First Bank seeking a 10th title and MFM targeting a third championship.
Grassroots Group Targets 200,000 Votes for Seyi Makinde in Ekiti Ahead of 2027 Election!
Grassroots 121 Action has inaugurated 5,000 canvassers in Ekiti and set a target of 200,000 votes for APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election.
US Congressman Riley Moore Welcomes Reported Arrest of Alleged Terrorist Leader in Nigeria!
US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed the reported arrest of alleged terrorist suspect Mahmoud Adam in Plateau State as questions remain over the allegations and Nigeria’s wider security crisis.
OTP Label Founder Opeyemi Says He Has Not “Arrived” Despite Building Fashion Business From Scratch!
OTP Label founder Akinwale Toheeb Opeyemi says he has not “arrived” despite building his fashion business from tailoring into retail and wholesale, as he outlines his ambitions for continued growth.